Why Humboldt County?

Why you want to live and work in Humboldt County.

Humboldt County lies on the northern California coast, also called the Redwood Coast, 250 miles north of San Francisco. This place isn’t for everybody. It’s remote, rural, & quirky … but many residents say “it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else.”

We never tire of living in a place where weird is normal. Where you might see deer, geese or even elk on your daily commute that is less than 20-minutes. Where you can kayak after work, or surf–if you’re tough enough for the cold water–before work. Where artists, musicians and a great local food scene co-mingle. Where there is a microbrewery for every 20,000 people. Where native people still live on their ancestral lands. Where someone might actually smile and say “hello” on the street.

In Humboldt County you can enjoy anything from the redwood forest, rugged coast lines, serene bays, and six rivers all while being close to home. If you’re looking to leave the rat race, check Humboldt out. Come spend a long weekend – and you may find yourself not wanting to leave.